Personal Narrative: The Absence Of A Role Model

"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, and it sparks extraordinary results." Wade Boggs. The most significant challenge I have faced in my high school career was the absence of a role model. Growing up, I only had my mom to depend on. My mom being a single parent often struggled to provide for me. Often times we couldn't afford to pay most bills and buy food, which led us to move into my grandfather's house. As I entered high school, I was lost and found myself unaware of how to prepare myself academically; education didn’t become my top priority. In life, sometimes you meet people who could change your life around. It could be your family, teachers, or your friends. Life is
I’ve known her for 6 years now and I’ve never met a person like her. With every passing moment, she is always influencing me to be a person, whether it be something as large as accountability and communication or something as simple as recycling. Throughout high school, she has obtained many leadership positions that have showcased my abilities to handle responsibility and mentor underclassmen. One being elected to be a part of my school’s student council 2 years in a row; allowed me to motivate and inspire many upperclassmen to get more involved in school activities and social events. A main leadership position that she obtained that heavily influenced me when she became section leader as well as a part of band council. I learned the value of influencing my peers to continue to grow their musical abilities, character, and education to help establish a great music program. She was always confronted with situations where someone wanted to quit the program because “it was not for them”, but she constantly reminded them that she had once experienced the same dilemma and they were not alone. She would make herself available to everyone’s needs and made sure they felt they were getting the help they needed to be successful in the